THAI–WORLD INNOVATION : TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE – Apiwat Taweesap

Thai-World Innovation: Towards Sustainability in the Digital Age

Author: Dr. Apiwat Taweesap, Ph.D.

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“INNOVATION”

Not merely the technology of an era,

but the driving force behind social transformation.

In today’s fast-changing world, this book is one of the rare works that leads readers on a journey to truly understand the heart of innovation. It presents historical lessons alongside future trends, helping readers grasp the essence of innovation by drawing together global-level concepts such as Megatrends, VUCA, and BANI, as well as case studies of Thai innovation from multiple perspectives.

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From the foundations of Western philosophy to the contemporary landscape of Thai innovation in a hybrid society, this book opens doors for readers to see beyond mere technology and into the realm of inclusive innovation-an innovation society that is equitable, sustainable, and rooted in justice. It provides valuable insights for leaders, policymakers, educators, and anyone seeking to understand and adapt to transformative change.

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Socrates, the Father of Western Philosophy, once said: One must be willing to die for the sake of justice and democracy.

Plato, in The Republic, emphasized the importance of justice as the highest virtue- “The importance of being just in the world, and by being just, one is happy.”

Plato’s most famous disciple from the Academy, Aristotle, later advanced this legacy by defining the true nature of politics and the role of the state.

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About the Author

Dr. Apiwat Taweesap studied at McGilvary College, eamed his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Ramkhamhaeng University, and completed a Master’s program at Bangkok Institute of Theology in cooperation with the Church of Christ in Thailand. He later obtained both a Master’s and a Doctorate Ph.D. in Philosophy) from the College of Social Inriovation Rangat University, specializing in Social Business, and Political Leadership.

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He has also completed professional development programs, including the Mini MBA in “Enterprise Risk Management” (Class 10, 2017) at the Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University, and the Mini MBA in “Organizational Management” at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA). In addition, he undertook training in Community Organization by Saul Alinsky, a grassroots organizing model pioneered by the renowned 20th-century American social activest Saul Alinsky, focusing on empowering ordinary people to challenge unjust power structures and drive social change. This course was offered twice by the Christian Conference of Asia in Hong Kong.

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Other experiences include:

· Founder and five-term President of the Alumni Association of Rajdamnoen

Commercial College, Class B (RC8)

· Director, Department of Social Development and Services, Church

of Christ in Thailand

. Two-term Secretary of District 6, Church of Christ in Thailand

· Branch Manager, Thai Navigation Co., Ltd, Songkhla

· Head of Clearing House & Credit, Siam Commercial Bank, Chiang Rai branch

· Branch Manager, S.B. Furniture, Hat Yai

· President, Pacific View Corporation Co, Ltd.

· Assistant Governor, Rotary International District 3350 (served three terms)

· President, Rotary Club of Pathumwan and Rotary Club of Phranakorn

· Experience in producing the book The International Jew: The World’s

Foremost Problem (Jewish International Network publication)

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Dr. Apiwat Taweesap, Ph.D.

Assistant Governor, Rotary International

District 3350 (2025-2026)